IFPTE Local 8A Successfully Organizes NOAA Fisheries Workers

Workers employed by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Fisheries Pacific Island Region in Hawaii voted overwhelmingly last week to be represented by IFPTE Local 8A. 

Local 8A President, Nick Tolimieri, commented on the successful organizing campaign: “Local 8A congratulates the more than 200 federal employees at the Pacific Island Fisheries location for voting to join Local 8A.  It is as important now more than ever that federal employees band together and strengthen not only our working conditions, but protect the vital work that we all perform on behalf of American taxpayers.  We look forward to getting the bargaining process started.” 

The NOAA workers voted for union representation at a time when the IFPTE International and Locals across the United States fight in the legal, legislative and grassroots arenas against unprecedented attacks on federal worker union rights.  IFPTE congratulates our newest Union members!